Gregory silent after hammering
QPR boss John Gregory declined to speak to the press after the disappointing 3-0 home defeat by Southampton on an emotional day at Loftus Road.
It was the first match Rangers had played since the death of forward Ray Jones, who was killed in a car accident early last Saturday, and members of his family stood on the pitch for the pre-match minute's applause.
The game was also watched by prospective new owner Flavio Briatore, the Renault Formula One boss, who is expected to complete a takeover of the Championship club with F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
Two goals from Grzegorz Rasiak and a third from Bradley Wright-Phillips sealed the win for Saints, and it was left to captain Adam Bolder to represent Rangers.
"It has been a difficult week, and one of the worst games I have played in, but the events of the week are no excuse for our performance," said Bolder.
"We are still a professional team and we should have done better. We were second in every department.
"What happened should have spurred us on, but it didn't, for whatever reason."
When asked to explain Gregory's absence, Bolder added: "I have come here on behalf of the club, and on behalf of the players.
"I have not seen the manager to speak to him about it."
Rangers are without a win in their opening four matches in all competitions and the watching Briatore would have realised there is plenty of work to be done.
Southampton outclassed Gregory's team in every department but Bolder believes the imminent takeover represents a chink of light.
He admitted: "It is great news, but what happened to Ray puts everything into perspective.
"When people get over the grieving, it is something to look forward to.
"These two people (Ecclestone and Briatore) can take the club forward."
Saints boss George Burley claimed his team could have scored many more goals as he hailed a fine attacking performance from his players.
But for Rangers goalkeeper Lee Camp and his own poor judgement, Rasiak could have scored four more goals, while Nathan Dyer, Wright-Phillips and Viafara also went close.
Burley said: "Without Lee Camp, and if we hadn't missed so many chances, it could have been double figures.
"I haven't seen one of my teams create so many clear-cut chances in a very long time. It is amazing how many we had.
"We knew it would be an emotional day, with Ray Jones' family there. They got a tremendous reception, and everyone feels for them.
"My job is to entertain the public, and we did that today. The neutral spectator would have enjoyed how we played."
